GRE Word List

RIDDLE

a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum

The meaning of the word riddle is a mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum.

Random words

WordMeaning
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
hirsutehairy
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
jostleto come in contact or into collision
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
morticianundertaker
motea small particle : speck